math percent proficient is 70% vs. RI 43%, and English Language Arts is 69% vs. RI 53%
higher % of female students reaching proficiency in math and English Language Arts than males in the Scituate school
all white community, no diversity
most of students with disabilities are not reaching proficiency (59% or higher) in Math. It's 50/50 (even) for English Lang. Arts
Summary statement: Scituate High School preforms higher overall academically. On tests such as the SATs the high school is more proficient in Math and English as compared to other Rhode Island averages. Majority of the students at Scituate High School achieved the standard of Math and English. This shows that the Scituate school atmosphere is a studious and knowledgeable one. Also within the high school, female students are reaching higher proficiency in Math and English Language Arts the the male students. Other statistics from this section show that they school is an all white community, so the students encounter little to no diversity. One of the few negatives about Scituate high school is that its' students with disabilities are not reaching the proficiency level in Mathematics.
graduation rate is 88.6% which is higher than the state target
classification: "this school has made Adequate Yearly Progress" (2007-2008)
met all targets that were evaluated
past 3 yrs. school has preformed better than RI high schools in mathematics and English Language Arts
NECAP testing was higher at Scituate high school than other RI schools in both Math and English
Summary statement: There is a high graduation rate of students (88.6%) at Scituate High School, which is higher than the Rhode Island state graduation target of 75.3%. According to the schools performance summary, Scituate High School continues to make "Adequate Yearly Progress". This means that the high school can be considered a high preforming school that produces knowledgeable students who care about their personal success. Academically this schools' accountability is higher than other Rhode Island schools (in both Math and English). The students at Scituate High School excell in most aspects of the classroom, especially Math and English.
3. Name of Indicator: Using Information/ Student Performance
No student at Scituate is receiving ESL education services
99% of student population is white
94% of students are not eligible for subsidized lunch programs
school has a high attendance rate
females have a higher 4 year graduation rate then males at this school
the school climate is ranked the same as other RI schools
59.2 rate of suspension (incidents per 100 students)
Summary statement: Scituate is a town in a rural area of Rhode Island with almost no diversity. All of the Scituate High School students speak English as their first language (there are not English as a Second Language students). This is more evidence of the lack of diversity within the school since everyone is white, students do not often encounter or interact with (at least in the class room setting) students of differnet ethnicities. Females tend to preform better and therefore have a higher graduation rate than males at Scituate High School. The overall attendance rate for the high school is higher compared to the state. One can infer that because of the high attendance rate, students enjoying going to Scituate High School and are in a comfortable/ safe school climate. The general climate of the school is average and considered the same as other RI schools.
4. Name of Indicator: Engaging Families and Communities
parents strongly agree (same as other RI high schools) that the community supports Scituate High School
less than 20% of the teachers say they are satisfied with the extent to which parents and the community are supportive of the school and its programs
Summary statement: There is a strong sense of community between the school and parents in Scituate. The parent participation rate for the SALT survey at Scituate High School is almost identical to other Rhode Island high schools, which is below 20%. According to the data, teachers do not seem to be very satisfied to the extent to which parents are supportive of the school. This could mean that the parents and community think they are being supportive of the high school, but the teachers are the ones with the students all day and they (the teachers) see that the community needs to support the high school more than they already do. Parents agree that overall, Scituate High School does a good job contacting the parents in regards to their child's education and well-being.
SALT Reports
Data of last SALT visit:
reference for data table & SALT survey information [5][6]
Notes from Report:
Scituate High School is the only school serving grades 9-12 for the town of Scituate, Rhode Island
There is a five-member school committee, whose members are elected to four-year terms
10% of the schools students are recieving special education services
99% of the student population is white
"Scituate is a good school,that has the potential to be great, if it avails itself of this opportunity for growth".
Summary statement: Scituate High School is a well preforming school in Rhode Island. The school climate is above half way and is exactly the same as other Rhode Island high schools. This suggests that the high school has a good learning environment. Though the parental involvement is a bit low for Scituate compared to other schools. Throughout the SALT survey report it is stated that Scituate High school is a "good school" but that it has the potential to be great or better if it learns to expand in other opportunities of growth. This is also the only high school in the town of Scituate and it is a very small school with only about 570 students total. This suggests how the school does so well each year on standardized testing because of the small class room sizes and the learning environment. Scituate High School also has a school improvement committee which realizes that the school needs to continue to "change, grow, and improve" so that the high school can continue to perform well academically and personally.
School Research: Scituate High School
Author: Kristin Orabone
District: Scituate RI
School: Scituate High School
Questions that you would like to find answers for:
1. Name of Indicator: Assessment
Data:reference for data table [1]
Summary statement: Scituate High School preforms higher overall academically. On tests such as the SATs the high school is more proficient in Math and English as compared to other Rhode Island averages. Majority of the students at Scituate High School achieved the standard of Math and English. This shows that the Scituate school atmosphere is a studious and knowledgeable one. Also within the high school, female students are reaching higher proficiency in Math and English Language Arts the the male students. Other statistics from this section show that they school is an all white community, so the students encounter little to no diversity. One of the few negatives about Scituate high school is that its' students with disabilities are not reaching the proficiency level in Mathematics.
2. Name of Indicator: Accountability
Data:reference for data table[2]
Summary statement: There is a high graduation rate of students (88.6%) at Scituate High School, which is higher than the Rhode Island state graduation target of 75.3%. According to the schools performance summary, Scituate High School continues to make "Adequate Yearly Progress". This means that the high school can be considered a high preforming school that produces knowledgeable students who care about their personal success. Academically this schools' accountability is higher than other Rhode Island schools (in both Math and English). The students at Scituate High School excell in most aspects of the classroom, especially Math and English.
3. Name of Indicator: Using Information/ Student Performance
Data:reference for data table[3]
Summary statement: Scituate is a town in a rural area of Rhode Island with almost no diversity. All of the Scituate High School students speak English as their first language (there are not English as a Second Language students). This is more evidence of the lack of diversity within the school since everyone is white, students do not often encounter or interact with (at least in the class room setting) students of differnet ethnicities. Females tend to preform better and therefore have a higher graduation rate than males at Scituate High School. The overall attendance rate for the high school is higher compared to the state. One can infer that because of the high attendance rate, students enjoying going to Scituate High School and are in a comfortable/ safe school climate. The general climate of the school is average and considered the same as other RI schools.
4. Name of Indicator: Engaging Families and Communities
Data:reference for data table[4]
Summary statement: There is a strong sense of community between the school and parents in Scituate. The parent participation rate for the SALT survey at Scituate High School is almost identical to other Rhode Island high schools, which is below 20%. According to the data, teachers do not seem to be very satisfied to the extent to which parents are supportive of the school. This could mean that the parents and community think they are being supportive of the high school, but the teachers are the ones with the students all day and they (the teachers) see that the community needs to support the high school more than they already do. Parents agree that overall, Scituate High School does a good job contacting the parents in regards to their child's education and well-being.
SALT Reports
Data of last SALT visit:reference for data table & SALT survey information [5] [6]
Notes from Report:
Summary statement: Scituate High School is a well preforming school in Rhode Island. The school climate is above half way and is exactly the same as other Rhode Island high schools. This suggests that the high school has a good learning environment. Though the parental involvement is a bit low for Scituate compared to other schools. Throughout the SALT survey report it is stated that Scituate High school is a "good school" but that it has the potential to be great or better if it learns to expand in other opportunities of growth. This is also the only high school in the town of Scituate and it is a very small school with only about 570 students total. This suggests how the school does so well each year on standardized testing because of the small class room sizes and the learning environment. Scituate High School also has a school improvement committee which realizes that the school needs to continue to "change, grow, and improve" so that the high school can continue to perform well academically and personally.